Arbourthorne

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Arbourthorne

Sheaf View, Sheaf Bank, Sheffield The Sheaf View is a pub in Heeley, on a steep slope overlooking the River Sheaf. In the distance can be seen the Madina Masjid mosque on Wolseley Road and, on the horizon to its right, the steeple of Highfield Trinity Methodist Church. — Sheaf View, Sheaf Bank, Sheffield Credit: A J Paxton

Arbourthorne is a residential area located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately three miles southeast of the city center and is surrounded by other neighborhoods such as Manor, Gleadless, and Norfolk Park. Arbourthorne is part of the larger Arbourthorne ward, which also includes the districts of Gleadless Valley and parts of Manor Top.

Historically, Arbourthorne was mostly rural land until the early 20th century when it experienced significant urbanization. Today, it is a densely populated area with a mix of housing types, including post-war council estates, terraced houses, and some newer developments. The neighborhood has a strong sense of community, with several local amenities and services catering to the needs of its residents.

Arbourthorne offers good transportation links, with several bus routes connecting it to the city center and other parts of Sheffield. The nearby Sheffield Parkway provides easy access to the M1 motorway, making it convenient for commuters. The area is also home to several primary and secondary schools, providing education for local children.

The neighborhood is known for its green spaces, including Arbourthorne Community Park, which offers recreational facilities such as a playground and sports pitches. Additionally, the area benefits from being close to the beautiful green spaces of Norfolk Heritage Park and Graves Park.

Overall, Arbourthorne is a vibrant and diverse community that provides its residents with a range of amenities, good transport links, and access to nearby parks and green spaces.

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Arbourthorne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.367126/-1.443159 or Grid Reference SK3785. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheaf View, Sheaf Bank, Sheffield

The Sheaf View is a pub in Heeley, on a steep slope overlooking the River Sheaf. In the distance can be seen the Madina Masjid mosque on Wolseley Road and, on the horizon to its right, the steeple of Highfield Trinity Methodist Church.

A J Paxton

Sheffield Chinese Christian Church, Ann Road, Heeley

This church opened in 1897 as a Primitive Methodist chapel; for more information, see the My Primitive Methodists site Link

. It is now used by a Chinese evangelical church, with services in English and in the Mandarin and Cantonese forms of Chinese; see the church website Link

. The church is seen here from across Gleadless Road.

A J Paxton

Heeley community mural, Gleadless Road, Sheffield

This is a more traditional community mural to which many hands have contributed, rather than the more professional street art that became common after around 2010.

A J Paxton

Bears of Sheffield: #32 Plants & Bees

#32 of 61 big bear sculptures, this one was decorated by Jat Cover and is located on Paternoster Row. Jay’s Plants & Bees Bear design is based on spring time, around the time when he was actually making the Bear. Near to his studio there was a house where part of the garden was being converted into an allotment, and so he was simply responding to what was around him at the time.

Graham Hogg

Bears of Sheffield: #33 Colours by Charlie 2

#33 of 61 big bear sculptures, this one was decorated by Marcus Method and is located in Sheaf Square in front of Sheffield Railway Station. Marcus’s Bear is inspired by the bright and colourful imagination that children have. Marcus’s own nephew has been treated by Sheffield Children’s Hospital before which inspired him to gather various children’s opinions on the project. Gathering all his paints, he asked his nephew to pick his favourite colours and this formulated the basis of the colour palette, Marcus then applied these in a fun way which allow visitors to see something new each time they look at the Bear.

Graham Hogg

Bears of Sheffield: #12 Peace Bear with Chilli Pepper

#12 of 61 big bear sculptures, this one was decorated by Sarah Staton and is located outside Electric Works on Sheaf Street. Sarah's Bear uses the dove as a symbol of peace in our divisive times and the Chilli Peppers signify the welcome that Sheffield gives to newcomers and the enormous contribution that migrants make, which quite often begins with food culture.

Graham Hogg

'Colours' Bear looking at its next meal?

One of the 61 Bears of Sheffield, Colours appears to be eyeing up the nearby salmon SK3586 : 'Salmon of Steel' for its next meal.

Graham Hogg

Sheffield City Centre from Park Hill

Dave Pickersgill

East Midlands Railway Class 158 DMU at Sheffield

Train from Liverpool about to leave at 11.40 for Norwich

Chris Morgan

Sheffield Midland station

Roy Hughes

Gleadless Road, looking towards Heeley, Sheffield

View of Gleadless Road at the corner with Abney Road and looking west towards Heeley.

A J Paxton

River Sheaf below Pond Hill

Where the river briefly emerges from a tunnel beneath Sheffield railway station (ahead) before going into another tunnel behind the camera to go below the roads at Park Square roundabout to join the River Don.

Chris Morgan

Underneath the arches

The Megatron! Walking one of three massive parallel storm water channels taking the River Sheaf and Porter Brook below Sheffield railway station. The station was opened in 1871. Passengers today are oblivious to the river below. The river reappears briefly in front of the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre before diving underground again in higher tunnels below the Park Square roundabout before reaching the River Don. Amazing to see all the stone and brickwork supporting the station and roads, all built to reclaim the area that was previously - Ponds.

Chris Morgan

Trap door, Sheffield railway station

From below where the Porter Brook joins the River Sheaf, between platforms 2C and 5A. This is to be opened up by the River Sheaf and Porter Brook Trust enabling light to penetrate below.

Chris Morgan

DMUs waiting at Platforms 1 & 2 at Sheffield Station

Peter Moore

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University as seen from the top floor of the Yorkshire Art Space building on Sidney Street.

Dave Pickersgill

Nelson Mandela Walk

Opened by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield in 1986 (according to a nearby plaque). A name characteristic of Labour councils in the 1980s as support for the anti-apartheid movement was growing in political circles around the world.

David Lally

Park Hill Flats, Sheffield

Park Hill Flats in Sheffield dominates the City Centre. Work started in 1957 and the complex was built in many phases into the 1960's. Today the complex is Grade II listed having undergone much renovation.

Colin Park

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Arbourthorne is located at Grid Ref: SK3785 (Lat: 53.367126, Lng: -1.443159)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Sheffield

Police Authority: South Yorkshire